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Faith in Action October 2017

Faith United Methodist Church

1530 Oakdale Avenue

West St. Paul MN 55118

(651) 457-5686

[email protected]

October 2017

Day of Service — Sunday, October 29

Sunday, October 29 after worship we will have a day of service and then a potluck. We will be making

cards for the Mobile Meals program that operates out of our building. We will be making 4 kinds of kits

(school bags, birthing, health kits & cleaning buckets) for United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

that will be delivered to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, Illinois. We will be making

Christmas shoebox gifts for Spirit Lake Ministry Center which serves the reservations in the Dakotas and Red

Lake in Minnesota.

To help us prepare for the day of service we need your help to bring items for the kits and shoebox gifts

we will be making that day. We are making four kinds of kits that will be sent through United Methodist

Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to places in need. We will also be making Christmas Shoebox gifts to reser-

vations there.

The cleaning buckets (formerly flood buckets) are needed in Texas & Houston. We are going to try to

make 3 of them.

Below are the items that are especially needed for each area:

Health kits: hand towel (15”x25’ to 17’x27’), washcloths, metal nail file or clipper, Band-Aids

Birthing kits: receiving blankets

School kits: ruler, eraser (2” or larger), pads of paper, crayons

Shoebox gifts: small toys or gifts for various ages, candy, hat, mittens, Christmas wrapping paper, shoe-

boxes (either paper or plastic with separate tops)

Cleaning Buckets: 5-gallon round bucket with re-sealable lid, liquid laundry detergent (One 50-oz. or

two 25-oz. bottle(s) only), liquid household cleaner (12‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with wa-

ter), dish soap (16‐28 oz. bottle any brand), 1 can air freshener, 1 insect repellant spray (6‐14 oz. aerosol

or spray pump with protective cover), 1 scrub brush, 18 cleaning wipes (Handi Wipes or reusable wipes

- no terry cleaning towels), 7 sponges (No cellulose sponges due to mold issues), 5 scouring pads (no

stainless steel, Brillo pads, or SOS pads [nothing with soap built in]), 50 clothespins, clothesline (one 100-

ft. or two 50-ft. lines), 24-roll heavy-duty trash bags (33‐ to 45-gallon sizes), 5 dust masks, 2 pairs kitchen

dishwashing gloves (should be durable enough for multiple uses), and 1 pair work gloves.

Please bring the items to church before October 29 if possible and place them under the table outside Pastor Gail’s office.

Thank you for your help.

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10/1 — Rebecca Seaquist

10/6 — Joan Fitch

10/8 — Jenifer Stehr

Matthew Spatafore

10/11 — Kim Van Siclen

10/12 — Judy Turk

10/13 — Nicholas Pate

Elliana DeNardo

10/14 — Richard DeNardo

10/15 — Linda Cox

10/16 — Ward Mens

10/17 — Lynn Mens

Carol Schuldt

10/18 — Lori DeNardo

Joshua Pate

Lauren Pate

10/23 — Debra Schneider

Jack Groth

10/24 — Nicole Brummund

10/29 — Rick Henk

10/30 — Clayton Van Siclen

Greeters: Taffy Storck, Marsha Spatafore, Pat Giorgini, and Karen Cohoes

Liturgists: Sharon Yekaldo, Bill Bonkowske, John Kemp, and Carol Schuldt

Serving refreshments: Dan Miller

Communion Steward: Sharon Yekaldo

Thank you to Judy Turk, Sharon Yekaldo, Dylan Turk, LeAna Turk, Roman & Olivia Turk and

Dennis Alexander for helping prepare the church for Rally Day.

Thank you to Carol Schuldt, Pat Williams, JoAnn Loutsch, Dawn Kinnunen, Gil Kinnunen, and

Judy Turk for assembling the September newsletter.

Thank you to Bruce Opp, Lee Opp and Paul Williams for getting and planting the new trees on

the east side of the building.

King of Kings and

Word of words When Jesus Christ utters a word, he opens his mouth so wide that it embraces all heaven and earth, even though that word be but in a whisper. The word of the emperor is powerful, but that of Jesus Christ governs the whole universe.

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• If your birthday is missing or listed incorrectly, contact the church office for additions/changes. Happy Birthday, everyone! •

— Martin Luther, Table Talk

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♥ The Money Pot welcomes your

donations to help support the offering

of the month. October’s money goes

for Refugee Resettlement. The money

will go to the Minnesota Council of Churches for the

refugee resettlement program. There are still refu-

gees coming to Minnesota who are in need of assis-

tance to get started. This program helps people get

settled and get basic supplies to begin their new life.

The Money Pot is located in the church lobby/

narthex.

Name the Room!!!

This fall we will be taking suggestions for naming the

rooms in the education wing. Right now we refer to

them by their past uses. It is time to give them name

so people can find them regardless of how they are

being used. Maybe you think we should use num-

bers, or colors or names of famous people, put on

your thinking caps be creative. There will be a box

outside the church office for suggestions or you can

send them to [email protected] with the tag line

“room names”.

Name suggestion will be received until October 20. The Trustees will make a decision at their November meeting and the new names will be

revealed in December.

Congregational Care Concerns:

Lynn Bonkowske had surgery in September

Liz Chun had eye surgery

Care Centers:

Elsie Brown – Norris Square, Cottage Grove

Colleen Spadaccini – White Pine, Mendota Hgts.

Jerry Lach – White Pine, Inver Grove Hgts.

Ongoing Concerns: (these will be listed for 3 months

and then removed. If you wish for them to remain on the list

longer, please contact the church office.) Benjamin Brummund, son of Ron Brummund,

Jr., continues to struggle with health problems.

Concerns Beyond our Doors:

Those being persecuted for their faith

Those separated from family

Those living with degenerative conditions

Those who are hungry

Those who have lost jobs or their homes

Those who struggle due to natural disasters

Those who grieve

Those who are uncertain about the future

The Prayer Chain is active. If you have a prayer concern, contact Sharon Yekaldo at

651-455-4770. If she is not available, contact Carol Schuldt, 651-306-0542. Please make sure

the pastor also knows of the prayer request, so that she can respond to pastoral care needs.

Pastor needs to know about telephone prayer chain requests in order to share the concern

on the e-mail prayer chain as well. If you wish to be involved in this ministry by being a part

of either the telephone chain or the e-mail chain, please speak to Pastor Gail.

Hospital Calls: If you learn someone is hospitalized, please contact the church office or Pastor Gail. With

new privacy laws, hospitals no longer call when a member is admitted. We would rather have several calls

telling us of someone’s hospitalization than not to know. Thank you.

FOR YOUR TIMES OF DEVOTION: Remember to pick up the NEWEST issue of the devotional The Upper

Room (daily readings in regular or large print). This booklet is found on the table by the parking lot door.

Prayer changes things

mailto:[email protected]

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Extra Help Rolling in & out of Food Shelf

Do you have a large rolling suitcase sitting around picking up dust? Why not donate it to help a family in need. With each family receiving a week’s supply of food, it can sometimes be difficult to transport all the food if a client is walking or taking the bus. Help out today by donating your old large rolling suitcase to the Neighbors, Inc. food shelf.

The Gathering

Would you like to make an impact in someone’s life while meeting people from your community and having fun at the same time? If so, consider volunteering for The Gathering, a group respite for those still living in the community who have dementia. Visit www.lyngblomsten.org/thegathering. Be one of the many partners volunteering with The Gathering held at Salem Lutheran Church in West Saint Paul. Training is provided by Lyngblomsten. For more information, call or email Betsy Hoffman at 651-414-5291 or [email protected]

Church Lawn Mowing

Even as we move into cooler temperatures the

church lawn still needs to be mowed. We have

two riding lawn mowers so you and a friend or

spouse can mow together if you wish. To volunteer,

contact Collette Peterson at 651-224-6819.

Anniversary Offering

Each October we receive an anniversary offering

in celebration of the continuing faithfulness of this

congregation. This year the offering will go to

replace the last of the wooden tables at the

church and the remainder will be placed in the

capital improvement fund for future projects.

Adult Sunday School The Adult Sunday School class has begun a new

study on Bible, Culture & Community. Dr. Dana

Scopatz is leading this class in the Fireside Lounge.

Please join us!

Umbrellas

The welcome team is looking for some large

(golf size) umbrellas that we can place by the

doors so they are available for helping people

to come in when it is raining. If you have one

or know where we can buy them for a reason-

able price please let the welcome team or

Pastor Gail know.

Bible Survey Class

This October we are going to begin a survey

of the Bible class. In the year 2017-2018 we

will cover the Old Testament and next year

the New Testament. We will meet every other

Wednesday from 12 -1:30 p.m. beginning

October 18. This is an overview class to begin

to see how the Bible flows together and what

each part of the Bible is talking about. At this

time, the people who have indicated an inter-

est are available during the day; if you are in-

terested, but this day or time does not work,

please talk to Pastor Gail immediately. It may

be possible to move the day or the time or

add another section. The only thing you need

is to bring your Bible (if possible), a lunch if you

wish and an open heart and mind.

Soup & Salad is Coming

October 21st is Faith's Soup, Salad, and Bazaar

event. The Craft Group is hard working but

small so we are asking for help. If you have

any handmade items to donate for the sale

we would so appreciate your kindness. We

also are looking for used items that are in good

condition for our " Grandma's Attic " garage

sale table. In addition, there will be a bake

sale and any donations you would consider

bringing for the sale would be a big help. If

you would like to talk to a Craft Group mem-

ber you could call Liz Chun at 651-453-1999 or

Karen Cohoes at 651-456-0388. Judy Turk

at 651-343-8027 will be coordinating the Soup

and Salad meal and will welcome help with

soups, salads, and bars. Please speak with her

if you can help. Let's make this an awesome,

yummy, fun day for all!

mailto:[email protected]

tel:(651)%20453-1999

tel:(651)%20456-0388

tel:(651)%20343-8027

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Ministerial Education Fund

Need a day brightener or thought

provoker?

Dial up Ideas for Positive Living!

Every Thursday Gil Kinnunen provides an

uplifting phone message.

So call 651-602-2176 each Thursday for a

weekly picker-upper!

2018 Faith Church Finance Campaign

”Live Generously”

This year the theme of our 2018 finance Cam-

paign is “Living Generously”. What does gen-

erosity look like? How do we learn to practice

it? Beginning on Sunday, October 22 we will

begin our intentional thinking about how we

share our money and the power of money in

our lives. What is the commitment you are

willing to make to help Faith Church continue

to move into God’s future for us. For the 2017

year we received 97 commitments for sup-

port, for the 2018 year we have set a goal of

receiving 105 commitments for prayer, pres-

ence and gifts. Please begin to think and

pray about your commitment to Faith Church

for 2018. The stewardship committee is look-

ing for someone or a group of people to pre-

pare our celebration meal together on Sun-

day, November 12. If you are interested in

helping prepare the meal or have a group of

friends who like to prepare it together please

let a member of the committee (George

Brown, Lynn Bonkowske, Carol Schuldt or Bob

Scopatz) or Pastor Gail know right away.

End of Life Packet

We have put together a packet of informa-

tion related to end-of-life issues. It contains

basic information as well as information

related to Faith Church. There is a section for

personal information that you can copy and

share with your family and pastor. There are

samples of documents to be considered as

well as a resource guide for your use. These

packets are available on the table outside

the offices.

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Discipleship Ministries

Our offering and the payment of apportion-

ments empowers ministry within our congrega-

tion and in response to the needs of our com-

munity. The payment of apportionments helps

support the work of ministries beyond the local

church that reach people who are in desper-

ate need to feel the touch of God’s love and

reconciliation. Through our connectional giv-

ing, we support the work of our global agen-

cies such as the Discipleship Ministries, whose

purpose is to resource local churches in devel-

oping effective disciple-making systems. This

includes ministries of nurture and growth at all

age levels, from the oldest to the youngest.

By your support, the first “All In! Children’s Faith

Formation Intensive” was held in August in the

Atlanta area. The event helped equip those

who work with children in areas such as identi-

fying intentional ways of including children’s

faith formation in the disciple-making system

of the local church; creating a plan for having

courageous conversations with children, par-

ents, and church leadership; and developing

practices of pastoral care of children in our

congregations and our communities. This minis-

try happens thanks to the generous support of

United Methodists like you. Once again we

thank you for your generosity.

Learn more about Discipleship Ministries' Ministry with Children resources at umcdiscipleship.org/leadership-

resources/children

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Women’s Gathering Saturday, October 28

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Any woman in the congregation who is inter-

ested in starting interest groups for women is

invited to a continental breakfast at the

church on Saturday morning, October 28. We

will gather to talk about what women would

like and figure out next steps in the process.

We have a core group of women but want to

hear from any woman who has an interest. If

you are not available on the 28th, please let Liz

Chun, Carol Schuldt, Dawn Kinnunen or Bonnie

Dick know of your interest or ideas. Hope to

see you there.

Saturday, October 7 will be the Neighbors,

Inc. Duck Races fundraising event on South-

view Boulevard. Purchase your ducks for $5

each from Karen Cohoes or Taffy Storck.

For more information, visit: http://

www.neighborsmn.org/event/great-neighbors

-duck-races/

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, November

18 from 5:30-7:30

Spaghetti Dinner and

Jumpin’ Jehosafats!

We will hold a fundraiser for Wesley Meals on Satur-

day, November 18. There will be a spaghetti dinner served and a performance from the band the Jumpin’ Jehosafats. The event will be held at Wesley Histori-

cal Center, 101 East Grant Street, Minneapolis

Coming Events October 7 – Neighbors’ Duck Race

October 21 – Bazaar/Soup & Salad Luncheon

October 29 – Day of Service

November 4 – Clean-up Day

November 12 – Celebration Sunday

November 18 – Basket Sale

November 25 – Decorating for Christmas

December 2 – Breakfast with Santa

December 17 – Blue Christmas

December 24 – Choir Cantata

DARTS CONNECTIONS

Most older adults want to remain in their own homes and in the community where they have roots. With a little help from all of us, that is possible.

Volunteers are mowing 27 of 74 client lawns this summer. Fall is approaching and over 100 clients will request help getting their yards ready for winter. A group of 4-7 people can complete in a couple of hours work that is nearly impossible for those unsteady on their feet or without nearby family to help with chores.

Assisted Living costs start at $4,000/month and rise quickly. To an older adult living mortgage-free, that number is frightening, further driving the desire to stay living at home as long as possible.

Sign up to volunteer today through https://www.darts1.org/volunteer or by phoning Darts at 651-234-2254.

UMC Market

The UMC Market website is waiting for you!

If you shop online, you can go through the

UMC Market portal/website, where a percent-

age of your purchase can be designated to

Faith UMC. Signing up is free. Most churches

are already listed on UMCmarket. When you go

to UMCmarket.org, you will click on the get

“Get Started” button. You will then simply sign-

up with your email, or through Facebook, find

your church, and start shopping and donating.

Giving couldn’t be easier. Try it today!

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October 1 — World Communion Sunday — Sacrament of Holy Communion

Scripture Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon title: “Who Do We Obey”

Greeter: Taffy Storck

Lay Reader: Bruce Opp

Fellowship Time host: Joel Kranz

Communion Steward: Gloria Gurtin

October 8 — 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings: Exodus 20:1-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon title: “What a Pedigree Gets You”

Greeter: Bonnie & Fred Dick

Lay Reader: Pat Giorgini

Fellowship Time host: Joel Kranz


Scripture Readings: Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon title: “Misguided Plans”

Greeter: Bonnie & Fred Dick

Lay Reader: George Brown

Fellowship Time host: Judy Turk


Scripture Readings: Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon Title: “What is Real?”

Greeter: Vesta Lach

Lay Reader: Judy Pfenning

Fellowship Time host: Dan Miller

October 29 — 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90; I Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46

Sermon Title: “What is the Good News?”

Greeter: Vesta Lach

Lay Reader: Randy Davis

Fellowship Time host: Dan Miller

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Sun., 10/1 9:30 a.m. Worship

9:45 a.m. Children’s & Youth

Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time

10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday School

Mon., 10/2 10:00 a.m. Craft Group

6:30 p.m. Welcome Team

Wed., 10/4 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. Confirmation

Thurs., 10/5 11:00 a.m. Mobile Meals

Sat., 10/7 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast



Sunday School








Sunday School




Wed., 10/18 12 noon Survey of the Bible Class

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal


9:00 a.m. Bazaar

11:00 a.m. Soup & Salad



Sunday School





Sat., 10/28 9:00 a.m. Women’s Gathering



Sunday School


10:50 a.m. Day of Service


Wed., 11/1 6:00 p.m. Board of Trustees

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal


6:00 p.m. Finance Committee

7:00 p.m. Church Council




Sunday School




7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations

Committee





Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Celebration Meal &

Program




Church Office Hours

Susan will be in the office Mondays, Thursdays

and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Pastor Gail is in the office Mondays, Wednes-

days and Thursdays most weeks. Tuesdays and

Fridays are Pastor Gail’s regular days off.

Please call her at home (612-722-3001) if it is an

emergency and you need to reach her.

Men’s Breakfast Group will meet on the

Saturdays of 10/7, 10/21, & 11/4 at the Fireside

Lounge,1288 S. Robert St. starting at 8:00am.

All men are welcome to join us! For more info.,

please contact Bill Short at 651-552-0736 or

[email protected]

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FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1530 Oakdale Ave.

West St. Paul MN 55118

October 2017

We invite you to join us this Sunday for worship, study and fellowship:

Worship — 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School — 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship time — 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School — 10:50 a.m.

Worship Schedule

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Remember to like the Faith Facebook page at:

http://tinyurl.com/FaithUMCmn

October 21

Annual Bazaar

and

Soup & Salad Luncheon

Theme

Basket Sale

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